The Most Wanted Man In Yemen: Hunting The USS Cole Bomber

Synopsis

Abu Ali al-Harati, the mastermind behind the USS Cole bombing, orchestrated one of al-Qaeda's most lethal attacks on the US prior to 9/11. This episode from 'CIA Declassified' chronicles the intense two-year operation by the FBI and CIA to locate and eliminate him. Facing challenges from local authorities and escalating violence, intelligence agencies utilized advanced technology, including the first armed Predator drone deployment outside a declared war zone, to achieve their objective. The investigation reveals critical insights into al-Qaeda's operations and the eventual tracking of al-Harati.